Renée Watson

New York Times Bestselling young adult author Renée Watson discusses her journey as a writer, how she is inspiring the next generation, her character Ryan Hart and what we can expect from her next as she steps into writing for an older audience.

My Words Are Not Just For Me with Renée Watson

Entrepreneurs in Harlem receive opportunity to advance their business through M&amp;T's Small Business Lab. David Femi, M&amp;T's Head of Multicultural Banking &amp; Diverse Market Strategy &amp; Business and Erica Watson, winner/Owner of Mixxtresses Hair Collection.

M&T Bank Provides Opportunity for Harlem Small Businesses

Nikki Giovanni

Legendary poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni sits with host Carol Jenkins to discuss her work as a poet, activist, mother and how life has changed since sitting down as a young writer at the age of 28 with James Baldwin.

A Conversation with Nikki Giovanni

Harlem's fashion icon, Dapper Dan joins Black America's host Carol Jenkins to discuss his journey to building a brand that will leave a legacy beyond Harlem to remember.

Building a Brand with Dapper Dan

Political Strategists, Yvette Buckner and Amelia Adams of Adams Buckner Advisors discuss strategies that has changed the game in getting women elected in NYC and discuss the work they have done with some high ranking officials.

Empowered Women Empowering Women

Yoruba Richen, Award winning Documentary Filmmaker and Director of the Documentary Program at the Craig Newmark School of Journalism talks with us about her recent documentary, "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Parks."

What The History Books Didn't Teach Us About Rosa Parks

Collette Watson, Director of Media 2070 Project and Khristopher J. Brooks, Reporter at CBS MoneyWatch shares what it looks like to be Black in the newsroom, the inequality of pay for Black journalists and how they are devalued.

The Struggle of the Black Journalist

Abdel R. Salaam, Artistic Director of B.A.M's DanceAfrica and the Executive Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre shares healing and joy through dance.

Abdel Salaam Shares Heritage, Culture & Legacy Through Dance

Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative Council members, Dr. Anthony Browne and Dr. Tsedale Melaku discusses what this historical gift from the Mellon Foundation means for CUNY in furthering the development in University programs in BRESI.

A Gift That Keeps Giving for BRESI at CUNY

Guthrie Ramsey Jr

Guthrie Ramsey

Musicologist and Author, Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey Jr. discusses his latest work, "Who Hears Here?", his inspirations and how he is passing it down to generations to come.

The passion behind the music with Guthrie Ramsey Jr.

Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.

CUNY TV's Black America

Linda Villarosa

As we explore the topic of race in America, we sit down with Journalist &amp; Author, Linda Villarosa to discuss mass incarceration, slavery and her contribution to The New York's Times "The 1619 Project"

Race in America with Linda Villarosa

Francesca Chaney

Aisha Taylor

Carol Jenkins is joined by Aisha Taylor Issah is the Founder of Sistahs in Business Expo; created to celebrate and empower entrepreneurial women of color. Francesca Chaney, Founder of Sol Sips, a vegan cafe changing the lives in its community.

About Their Business: Aisha Taylor Issah + Francesca Chaney

Carla Hall

Chef, Carla Hall discusses her new cook book, “Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration”. She sits down with host, Carol Jenkins to talk recipes, the South, fashion, learning from failures and the possibility of making a chef out of our hos

Chef, Carla Hall discusses her new cook book, “Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration”. She sits down with host, Carol Jenkins to talk recipes, the South, fashion, learning from failures and the possibility of making a chef out of our hos

"Soul Food and More with Carla Hall"

Are we still struggling with diversity today? Author &amp; Journalist, Pamela Newkirk joins us to discuss her latest book, "Diversity, Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion-Dollar Business" &amp; tackles this issue in corporate America, academia and Hollywood

Are we still struggling with diversity today? Author &amp; Journalist, Pamela Newkirk joins us to discuss her latest book, "Diversity, Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion-Dollar Business" &amp; tackles this issue in corporate America, academia and Hollywood

Are We Still Struggling with Diversity Today?

This week, we are joined by Brent Staples, Editorial Writer for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize winner and Author of "Parallel Time: Growing Up in Black and White".

Race in America with Brent Staples

Kamilah Forbes

For 85 years, the Apollo became a place that dreams came true, a place that legends performed, a beacon for the African American community in Harlem, NY. Executive Producer, Kamilah Forbes joins Carol Jenkins to discuss the future of the Apollo Theater.

For 85 years, the Apollo became a place that dreams came true, a place that legends performed, a beacon for the African American community in Harlem, NY. Executive Producer, Kamilah Forbes joins Carol Jenkins to discuss the future of the Apollo Theater.

Looking Back + Ahead at the Apollo with Kamilah Forbes

Yoruba Richen

Film Director, Yoruba Richen discusses her latest film, "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom”. This film takes us into a deeper look of the real story of Victor H. Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book”; a survival and travel guide that helped African Am

Film Director, Yoruba Richen discusses her latest film, "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom”. This film takes us into a deeper look of the real story of Victor H. Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book”; a survival and travel guide that helped African Am

A Deeper Look at the Green Book with Yoruba Richen

Charlotte Brathwaite

Filmmaker and Journalist June Cross along with MIT Professor and Award winning Director, Charlotte Brathwaite discusses voter suppression in America and their work in examining our future in the struggle for democracy and justice.

Voter Suppression with June Cross and Charlotte Brathwaite

Yancey Edwards

Stacey Ciceron

Carol Jenkins talks with celebrity hairstylists Stacey Ciceron and Yancey Edwards on the topic of hair, black women revisiting their natural hair, styles, textures and their journey in this career path.

All About the Hair with Yancey Edwards & Stacey Ciceron

Jamira Burley

Jamira Burley, Activist &amp; Social Impact Consultant overcame the odds growing up in an environment impacted by drugs and violence. She discusses the moment her life and changed and how she is using her platform to help other young people.

Jamira Burley, Activist &amp; Social Impact Consultant overcame the odds growing up in an environment impacted by drugs and violence. She discusses the moment her life and changed and how she is using her platform to help other young people.

Overcoming the Odds with Jamira Burley

On this episode of Black America, we highlight our Emmy award winning web series, Blk/Am and speak to people in the arts, a fashion designer and author.

Blk/Am Special

Glynda C. Carr

LEAD

Glynda C. Carr is the Co-Founder of Higher Heights, a national organization that provides black women candidates a political home and joins us to discuss success in recent elections, the role women will play in the 2020 election and what women to watch.

Black Women Continue to Lead with Glynda C. Carr

Martha S. Jones

Author of Birthright Citizens, Martha S. Jones joins Carol Jenkins to discuss her book in how African American activists radically transformed the terms of citizenship for all Americans, #TheSquad and our President's views on the matter

Race in America with Martha S. Jones

Kwame Alexander

New York Times Bestselling Author and winner of the Newbery Medal, Kwame Alexander joins us to discuss his latest book "Swing" and how one yes can change your life after many no's.

Turning a No into a Yes! with Kwame Alexander

Rosdely Ciprian

From Off-Broadway to Broadway, "What The Constitution Means to Me" is an American play by Heidi Schreck that reflects her experience as a teenager and her family, starring our youngest guests, Rosdely Ciprian and Thursday Williams.

The Constitution with Rosdely Ciprian & Thursday Williams

Rob Owens

Nicole Lyons

Carol Jenkins explores the history in the races, style, fashion and beauty with Rob Owens and Nicole Lyons.

A Look At History & Beauty with Rob Owens & Nicole Lyons

Judith Jamison

Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emeritus of the Alvin Ailey American Dance discusses 60 years of achievement by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, their classes, work in the community, her life and work with the company.

Ailey Celebrates 60 with Judith Jamison

The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling African Diaspora art show in the United States and celebrating its 10th year. Founder, Dion Clarke and Artist, Michael Escoffery discusses the work featured this year, salute to medicine and more.

The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling African Diaspora art show in the United States and celebrating its 10th year. Founder, Dion Clarke and Artist, Michael Escoffery discusses the work featured this year, salute to medicine and more.

The Harlem Fine Arts Show

Jami Floyd

Jami Floyd, Host of WNYC's "All Things Considered" joins us to discuss her project, "The Other Box", progression with women and upcoming annual Dr. King celebration presented by the Apollo Theater and WNYC.

Looking Out of the Box with Jami Floyd

Marc Morial

Marc Morial, Mayor of New Orleans from 1994-2002 and President and CEO of the National Urban League since 2003 joins us to discuss his new book, “The Gumbo Coalition” and the importance of having a strong leader with a plan.

“Building Leaders with Marc Morial”

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Practical Philosophy & How To Live

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!